Crest Audio HPW owner manual Automix optional

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automix

The automix option is comprised of a set of eight mono channels that have auto- matic gain-shared mixing capability. The circuitry determines which input is the loud- est and gives it dominance in the mix by reducing the level of other assigned inputs, based on their individual instantaneous levels. Adding priority will cause a channel to dominate, even if its level is lower than others. Also included is an adjustable thresh- old, soft knee compressor with gain reduction metering that functions without affect- ing the automatic mixing priorities (patent applied for).

A	compressor threshold
	This control sets the point at which the soft-knee compression begins. The status	A
	of this knob does not affect the the priority status of the channel when the automix	A

	feature is engaged.	B
B	meter	C
B	meter	C
	This meter array indicates the amount of gain reduction activity.

		D

Cpriority

This switch provides added weight to a speaker or performer, by elevating the input above other automix inputs.

When this button is in the “IN” position, priority is automaticallly given to this chan- nel over others that are not pressed “IN” by signaling the automix circuitry that the input signal is louder than it actually is.

Dautomix enable

This button places the channel in the automix function.

When button is in the “OUT” position, the channel operates as any other mono channel with the exception of compression.

When button is in the “IN” position, the channel is operating in the automix function, regardless of bus assignment.

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NOTE: To avoid possible transient noise, channels should be muted prior to engaing the automix func- tion.

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Contents Hpwtm Mixing Console Page HPW Page Sound Level dBA, Slow Response Important Safety InstructionsBewahren SIE Diese Sicherheitshinweise AUF Gardez CES Instructions Guarde Estas Instrucciones Page Table of contents Mute Block diagramMono Output +48VTALKBACK If the channel peak LED is Mono inputAux send features EQ featuresAux send level Bus assignment featuresBus assign Mono Left- RightChannel muting features Channel monitoring featuresChannel fader Mono input options HPW InputHPW Input EQ PCB lower User options HPW Mono InputAux PRE option Direct out D.O. optionRear panel features 4features overviewAutomix Automix optionalStereo input options Both in the OUT position true stereo signal passes throughStereo inputs Affected by the Mute switchBus Assign Signal monitoring featuresHPW Input EQ PCB upper 5stereo input optionsSB7 HPW Stereo InputRear panel connectors 6groups audio subgroups FeaturesGroups Group monitoring features6groups Using the HPW as a monitor consoleFader-reverse function Fader reverse w/LEDCreating additional mixes Group mixing featuresGroup connectors- rear panel Group output 1/4TRS jackInsert jack 1/4TRS jack Auxes auxiliary mixes Auxes50 PK/Sig LED 51 AFL7auxes Aux connectors-rear panelAux output 1/4TRS and male XLR jacks Insert jack 1/4TRS jackLeft right FeaturesLeft and right main audio buses 57 PK/Sig LEDUse the Fader 8left rightMono main audio bus Mono output63 100mm Fader 64 PK/Sig LEDMono connectors- rear panel Left right, mono outputMain Mono output male XLR jack Matrix mix Matrix mixMatrix output 1/4TRS jack ¡master section Lo cut switchGain Stereo lo-cut filterMaster section ¡ Aux 1/2 or 9/10 selector buttonAux sends 1-2 or Stereo fader Master sectionBus Assign Mono Groups78 PK/Sig LED Alternate outputs features Gain reduction metering MasterLimiter CompressorHigh frequency- HF Ambience inputs featuresLow frequency- LF BalanceLevel 99 PREMute Mute levelMaster section monitoring and control ¡ master sectionMonitor metering Source select switchesMonitor output 1/4TRS jack rear panel Selected to avoid errorsSolo operation Solo meteringSingle scene mode Mute scene edit/cancelPresets Headphone sourcePower supply monitor Lamp connectorsTalkback input On-off switch Power supply internalExt DC Connector Internal supplyExternal power supply front External power supply rear Power supplyPower supply controls rear AC input Power supply controls frontDC status DC outputPower supply dual hookup External Power SupplyPowering the HPW Power supply dual+/- 18 volts @ 3 amps Main analog rails £ specifications